The Effect of Radiofrequency-treatment on Patients With Facet-joint Pain in Cervical- and Lumbar-columna

The Effect of Radiofrequency-treatment on Patients With Facet-joint Pain in Cervical- and Lumbar-columna

There is conflicting evidence on whether radio-frequency neurotomy of the medial branch has a significant effect on pain in patients with chronic unilateral facet joint neck and back pain.

We will evaluate radiofrequency treatment on medial-branch of the ramus dorsalis as an effective pain treatment for patients with chronic pain originated from facet-joints in cervical and lumbar columna.

Inclusion Criteria:

• one-sided neck and low back chronic pain
• pain durability of at least 1 year

Exclusion Criteria:

• other somatic or psychiatric disorders
• pregnancy
• stated co-morbidity
• anaesthetics intolerance
• no effect of diagnostic blockades (one or two)